Law Enforcement Activity news in Samarahan Sarawak
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21 detained in Ops Mahir at two Kuching industrial areas
Twenty-one individuals were detained by the Sarawak Immigration Department in Ops Mahir at Demak Laut Industrial Park and Sejingkat Industrial Estate in Kuching. The operation inspected 72 individuals at three factory premises and issued three witness summonses.
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Bau police step up crime prevention patrols in Bandar Bau, Jambusan
Bau District Police Headquarters is intensifying regular crime prevention patrols around the Bau district in Sarawak. Last night's patrol covered Bandar Bau, housing areas, Pekan Jambusan and surrounding villages, with checks on individuals and vehicles. The Bau police chief said the visible presence of officers aims to prevent crime and strengthen police-community ties.
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67 unlicensed money lender ads removed in Bau operation
Police and the Bau District Council removed 67 posters advertising unlicensed money lenders during a joint operation at several locations around Bau, Sarawak. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb unlicensed lending activities.
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Taiwanese, Chinese tourists fined RM14,300 each for taking plants from Santubong National Park
A Sessions Court in Kuching fined a Taiwanese man and a Chinese man RM14,300 each for taking and attempting to remove wild plants from Santubong National Park without permission. The two men pleaded guilty to three charges, including possession of a protected orchid species.
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Kuching South council to sue illegal dumpers using public photos, videos
The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will take legal action against individuals caught on camera illegally dumping waste. Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the council has received photos and videos from the public, including vehicle plate numbers, and will use them to prosecute offenders. The council also plans to increase CCTV surveillance in residential areas and add more rubbish bins in public spots.
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Immigration raid in Kuching nets 35 foreigners at three locations
A total of 35 foreigners were arrested in an enforcement operation by the Sarawak Immigration Department at three locations around Kuching last night. The operation, involving 45 officers, inspected 57 individuals before detaining them for suspected offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Man arrested in Kuching for running unlicensed entertainment centre
Police in Kuching arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly operating an entertainment centre without a valid licence. The arrest took place at the premises on Jalan Lapangan Terbang on Friday night, and music equipment was seized. The case is being investigated under the Entertainment Ordinance 2000.
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Two foreigners remanded for allegedly taking plants from Santubong National Park
Two foreign nationals have been remanded for three days over the alleged taking of plant specimens from Santubong National Park in Sarawak. The Sarawak Forestry Corporation said the pair were detained on September 3 after inspections found plastic bags filled with specimens. The case is being investigated under the National Parks & Nature Reserves Ordinance 1998.
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Immigration Ops in Sarawak: 44 detained in Kuching, Bau and Lundu
The Sarawak Immigration Department detained 44 individuals during a series of operations in Kuching, Bau and Lundu from September 2 to 3. A total of 100 people were inspected at eight locations, including food premises and massage centers, with arrests made under various sections of the Immigration Act 1959/63.